Bush Regeneration Trainee

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses. Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment. Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. About the opportunity Become a champion for our local ecosystems We're excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a passionate Bush Regeneration Trainee to join our team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 2 years, and make a lasting impact on our City. You will: embark on a comprehensive learning journey, undertaking and successfully completing your Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management through a leading Registered Training Organisation play an active role in the regeneration and revegetation of bushland and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) sites across Blacktown City. Your work will include site preparation and planting, targeted weed control, and the ongoing maintenance of bushland reserves, WSUD sites, and constructed wetlands gain practical experience in cleaning Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs), planting macrophytes (aquatic plants), collecting seeds from endemic plant species, and native plant propagation learn about the safe and effective use of herbicide applications have the opportunity to conduct vegetation site assessments and provide valuable technical support to Council’s bushcare and nursery programs. If you're enthusiastic about conservation, eager to develop hands‑on skills in ecological restoration, and committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment, we encourage you to apply for this fantastic opportunity Qualifications and experience No experience required Must have passed mathematics and English at a minimum Year 10 school certificate level, to complete the relevant qualification Ability to obtain class C drivers licence. Ability to work within a team environment and under supervision Ability to demonstrate a passion for the environment, bushland, wetlands, flora and fauna Demonstrated commitment to customer service. Remuneration and benefits The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement. Trainee rates apply Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs. Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre‑employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. Contact officer: Carolyn Adamcewicz on #J-18808-Ljbffr